Zooz ZEN34 Remote Switch

Quick verdict

The ZEN34 is a battery-powered Z-Wave remote disguised as a paddle switch. Stick it on any wall and use it to control other Z-Wave devices or trigger automations. No wiring needed. Great for three-way setups where running a traveler wire is not an option.

Standout: Battery-powered Z-Wave paddle remote that looks like a real switch. Mount anywhere without wiring.

Notes last checked Mar 22, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• battery-powered, so you can mount it anywhere without wiring, including as a second switch for three-way setups
• looks like a regular paddle switch on the wall, so guests will not know it is a remote
• multi-tap scene support for automations, plus Direct Association groups so a paddle can control another Z-Wave device directly, bypassing the hub

Reasons to hesitate

• has no relay of its own, so it switches other Z-Wave devices rather than a load at its own box
• battery-powered means it does not repeat Z-Wave signals for your mesh
• association and scene setup requires some Home Assistant configuration

Best for

• adding a second switch point without running new wires
• bedside or hallway remote that looks like a real switch instead of a plastic remote

Avoid if

• you need a switch that directly controls a load, since this is a remote only
• you want a device that strengthens your Z-Wave mesh

Privacy and local-control notes

Battery-powered Z-Wave remote. No cloud, no internet. Events are handled locally by your Z-Wave controller, and Direct Association can drive other Z-Wave devices device-to-device without the hub in the path.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Z-Wave JS.

Buying reality check

Price notes: One of the cheapest Z-Wave scene remotes available. Hard to beat for adding switch points without wiring.

One verified price read so far: $37.95 at amazon on Sep 5, 2026.

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